notes about the author

Artist, writer, and musician, Derek Van Gieson has been published by The New Yorker, Fantagraphics, The New York Times, amongst others. He is the author of three art/lit books, Shutdown Vol. 3, Journey By Ferry To Celibate City or Thigh Town, Enough Astronaut Blood To last The Winter, and is a former member of bands The Bridge Over River Qua, The Roman Invasion Suite, and The Paraguay City Rollers.